This is so hard. We went on so many meds last year. Maggie was 5 and 33lbs. Adderal (many strengths and XR), Ritalin and than to Focalin. I really liked it. We didn't notice the reduced amt of eating. It was a little, but not much. She developed OCD behavior. She was a compulsive picker.

WARNING!!! IF YOUR CHILD PICKS, YOU CAN'T KEEPING TELLING THEM "STOP PICKING". IT IS A SIDE EFFECT AND IT IS THEIR BRAIN TELLING THEM TO PICK. THE MEDS NEED TO BE STOPPED. I only say this because so many parents like the behavior they see and are willing to allow the picking. It gets so bad that they bleed and now they have something else to pick at (get the cycle)?

We switched psychiatrists. She is now on a half tablet of Clomid at night. This helps her sleep. In the AM she takes a half tablet of Buproprian. Maggie not only has ADHD, but also anxiety. This has helped her quite a bit. She's still a bit bouncy, but not so bad.

It may be a long road and you may have to try many combinations, but don't settle or give up!

good luck!
Karen

Mom to 5 Beauties
Allison,12,Grace,8
Margaret, Melissa, Michelle (6/20/02--34weeks 1day)

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